Clockwise from top left: { Sea Monkey Tea for Two Teapot from benconservato } { Atlantis Necklace from Après Ski } { Volcanoes Notecard Set from Vitrine } { Native American Beaded Barrettes from General Store }
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Renegade Craft Fair: Romance & Durango
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I hope you’ve been enjoying our coverage of Renegade and don’t mind that we’ve spread the posts out a bit. We’ve got just a few more features left, and next up are some craftsters who were workin’ one of my favorite trends: the southwestern motif! Now, I realize that referring to the traditional designs of an entire culture (or in many recent cases, an amalgamation of different cultures) as “trendy” is a bit asinine, but I’m referring more to it’s somewhat recent resurgence in popular culture (I’m looking at you, Urban Outfitters, with your suede fringe moccasin booties). All the absurdity of popular culture aside, I’d like to introduce you to a few southwestern-themed booths that really caught my attention. I’m buying into this trend quicker than a tourist in an Arizona hotel gift shop!
Swell Dwelling: Cuttin’ a Rug
With all of our new hardwood floors (!), we’re in need of some plush area rugs to keep our little toesies cushioned and our rooms a-swingin’. Luckily, we got Sherman (pictured above), a vintage sheepskin rug, from Brian’s Grandma Jane. Thank you, Grandma Jane! (aside: I’m like an anthropomorphizing tornado, naming everything in my path…) Sherman seems to fit nicely in the living room, but we’ve still got the bedroom and the man lodge (aka office) to pad, not to mention a welcome mat for the front door. And you know what that means… shopping! So, I’ve picked out a few dandies for said rooms. Wanna help us choose?